These past few months I've had somewhat of a steady supply of sweet potatoes! Granny has been so generous whenever she takes a trip up to Durham and shares sweet potatoes with me. Typically I'll make a baked sweet potato casserole with all things sweet and topped with marshmallows! However the other evening I wanted to try something new. I browsed the Internet for some options but kind of did my own thing! This recipe isn't of the sweet variety so enjoy this different spin on sweet potatoes.

Directions1. Peel and quarter sweet potatoes lengthwise then slice into 1/4" pieces. (I debated just roasting the circular slices but wanted to save on cooking time and made the pieces smaller.)2. Put the potatoes in a 8x13 baking dish. Top with slices of butter (~6 slices for 1/2 stick). Sprinkle with salt + pepper and seasonings. I used a creole seasoning mix from my spice rack!3. Roast in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes! Twice through roasting (10 minute and 20 minute mark) stir the potatoes to soak up all the butter!

Serving IdeasI served this sweet potato side dish with a Mesquite marinated pork tenderloin, black eyed peas, and warm beets! Delicious! And super easy. The marinated pork tenderloins are by far one of my best kept secrets in the kitchen.

Next time I make the traditional sweet potato casserole topped with marshies I'll blog it!

Directions1. Brown hamburger and saute onion. Drain off grease.2. Mix together hamburger mixture and remaining ingredients. Place in a 9x9 casserole dish.3. If desired topped with crushed Ritz crackers and butter.4. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

The past few months I've been wanting to try more fish. I've never branched out far from salmon. At the seafood counter the other day Patrick and I thought we would try something new. We decided on tuna medallions that looked quite delicious. I consulted my Better Homes & Garden cookbook for directions on searing tuna and this is what I ended up with.

1. Season tuna by rubbing salt and pepper on both sides. 2. Heat evoo in a skillet over medium high heat.3. Sear tuna until desired pinkness in center. (I cooked mine a little longer than Patrick but basically it seemed 3-4 minutes per side.)4. Serve tuna with soy sauce!

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